After dealing with long fire seasons in recent years, Montana forest officials are starting to prepare for the season ahead of time.

The Bitterroot National Forest already moved to high fire danger this morning, with other Southwestern forests to follow on Tuesday, meaning fast-moving flames could easily be ignited.

"We're seeing longer and longer wildfire seasons these days, and when you have more wildfires you have more smoke," said Missoula air quality specialist, Sarah Coefield.

Air quality specialists are also urging people to get ready for the smoke.

"The most important thing during wildfire event is to pay attention to how you responding to the smoke. Really be cautious and listen to you bodies response," Coefield said.

With smoke from fires out of state already making its way into town, a forum was held on Monday to let the community know how to deal with the smoke.

"Your best strategy during a wildfire is going to be to cut back on the amount of exposure. We have don't go on our run if it’s smoky outside," Coefield said.

Overall, we're already starting to experience a dry, hot and smoky season, and experts say the best thing you can do is be prepared.

To find information on how you can prepare for the wildfire season head to the Montana DNRC.

For those who live in the area of last year's Lolo Complex Fire, an informational public discussion is set for tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Lolo Community Center to get ready for this year's fire activity.

Students with their whole lives ahead of them and the teachers who tried to protect them were among the 17 people killed when a gunman opened fire with an AR-15 at a large high school in south Florida.

Students with their whole lives ahead of them and the teachers who tried to protect them were among the 17 people killed when a gunman opened fire with an AR-15 at a large high school in south Florida.